TEACHING BEGINNERS HOW TO ROLLER SKATE - karenthekarrot

[@sebsuch]

I like that real beginners are showing how they learn. That is how we can really figure out mistakes and corrections.

[@RawDeal-mo1ng]

And build confidence

[@syotaasweetheartt]

The only Karen we stan

[@skzx.moonlxght7966]

Sarah Hybrid YESSSSIIRR

[@syotaasweetheartt]

Karen Lopez OOF sorry I’ll add you to the “only Karen’s we Stan” list

[@Solarcai1293]

Sarah Hybrid lmao the chances

[@korecores]

yess

[@rocachick860]

Karen seems like such a genuine sweetheart.

[@KarentheKarrot]

rocachick860 aww thank you 🥰💕

[@rocachick860]

KarentheKarrot No, thank you 😊❤️

[@GraciieVegan]

Falling on your tailbone you can’t sneeze for a good month without your soul hurting.

[@myrellamacias9966]

I fell 3 weeks ago...my tailbone still hurts as well as my soul. Haha

[@GraciieVegan]

Myrella Flores Arnica ointment is amazing! Give that a try love. Speedy recovery cause that injury is no fun 😭

[@collapsingnewpunkie]

Oh god I haven't started skating yet but the fact that I've broken my tailbone and will probably fall right onto it a lot is terrifying

[@kaykay1kc]

@@collapsingnewpunkie fall foward instead. learn to fall safely

[@bunnylemon7785]

i fell on it years ago and it still hurts to sneeze sometimes

[@felicityfortuna]

This was so endearing. One thing I've noticed in the skate community is how there are quite a few skaters that will do free skate lessons in the park. Such a beautiful way to give back to the people. ❤️

[@jazzywazzy4434]

I’m literally sitting on the ground at my park right now trying to figure out how to skate this is really helping

[@Slytheriness1]

This is so helpful. Watching videos where people are already super competent makes me discouraged bc it seems effortless, but you actually stepping newbies through it makes so much more sense and really gets down to the knitty gritty of the moves. Plus I just love your style and the fact you’re also a Latina killing the game

[@CraftyCuriosity]

I am 49 and I’m learning

[@KarentheKarrot]

Jackie Perez nice !! It’s never too late to learn 😊👏

[@JoJoMaMa_]

Go girl! Hope it’s going well 🙌🏼♥️

[@SammieMousie]

I'm 31 and just bought my first pair of skates. I'm having a blast.

[@gaytoastertart5662]

I just got my first official pair of rollerskates [Quads.] A week or two agO--- The holographic impala -And since then ive learned to turn , Go backwords , and learned how to take apart and oil your skates and such. Your such a inspiration😊!

[@shizukajoestarfp5518]

Gaytoastertart backwards*

[@PinkiePieex3]

Aww I wish I could attend your skating classes :( Learning to skate on my own is scary and discouraging. If I lived nearby, I would definitely go try to learn to skate with you! Love your videos btw!

[@maestroharris]

For learning how to skate watch Dirty School of skate With Debra 🙂 she’s really good

[@dawg1510]

Maestro Team forsure it karen was a bit hard to follow debra is definitely more experienced with teaching skate classes

[@sonniejohnson4142]

Yessssssssss yesss, she could legit write a skating for dummies book!

[@ryanflynn6086]

Na her metaphors confuse the hell out of me

[@werekitten921]

deb is learn by me telling you directly and giving a small example and Karen is learn by me showing you and bringing you along for the journey... it's all about personal preferences and how you learn best... personally I will stick with Karen as she feels more friendly and less strict

[@idontneednodoctor01]

Karen, can you make a follow up video of how these skaters are doing with their skating today? I’d like to see how they’ve progressed. Love your videos!!!

[@enerjahsed28]

my name is Yasmin, I'm a cancer and i just started skating about 3 weeks ago with the holographic Impalas. I've been having a really hard time and falling a lot which has been really discouraging because i know how to rollerblade but cant figure out quad skates and i almost returned them today!!! but watching this video made me feel a little better. this looked so fun and made me realize i need skate buddies 😂 thank you for the video! glad i found it

[@quelquun2018]

Any progress🤔🤔😃😃😃

[@enerjahsed28]

@@quelquun2018 havent returned them and after watching her say that her skates out of the box came with the wheels too tight, i tried to loosen mine and they feel wayyyy better! havent fallen again yet :) thanks for the reply!

[@quelquun2018]

@yasmin G I've been wanting to buy skates since my sophomore year of college (when i came across Indy Jamma Jones channel😃) now im a junior in college and still haven't bought any😞. Im in nursing school and i live in CT. I don't want to buy them and don't use them. Im so torn😩

[@KarentheKarrot]

Get some !! You will love the process 🥺

[@creshiell]

My boyfriend knows how to rollerblades, he spent maybe 2 minutes in the quads I bought new before he nope'd out and back into his inlines lol for what it's worth it looks like you have to carry yourself entirely differently in rollerblades vs skates and fighting that inner muscle memory takes time too haha

[@FidMommy]

My favorite part of the video was when Karen reached down to pull the stick out of the path of her skate student; so sweet and considerate.❤

[@edengarden6811]

I practice falling as well, i need to learn how to not fall on my hands. But sometimes when you fall while skating it happends so fast and unexpected of course. I also learned not to watch your skates while skating because you send a message to yourself like, i want to crash into the ground. And yes i am sore after a good skate sesh. Btw the chicago skates are not safe, indy jamma jones tested them. I am also sagittarius.

[@KarentheKarrot]

Eden Garden yes that’s true ! That’s why u always recommend beginner skaters to always use wrist guards and knee pads ! And aww yes I love my fellow Sagittarius’s ♐️ ✨

[@benedictebarna506]

Jackie Perez yep I am 50 and learning about 3 weeks now on the learning making progress … Love it !✌🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@JDiology]

Nice! How's your skating now? A year ago

[@gaytoastertart5662]

also fuN fACT if you have heels or a wedge on your skate, It makes your weight go forword -So you very rarely fall down backwords !

[@notalexandra]

Mine are flat omg

[@Jadthechococat]

@@notalexandra You Can Get The Height Increasing Insole To Add Height To The Heel Of Your Foot It Works!

[@brm2888]

That's what I read on reddit, but my boyfriend thinks it's all in my head.

[@peanutpets2723]

Injuring your tail bone is very serious, my dad injured his when he was a teenager and now he's 50 and still suffering greatly, avoid the tailbone!

[@therugrats9081]

Thx for teaching me now I know how to do it right ❤️

[@saturnsmilk484]

I'm gonna start the skate everyday challenge super soon and your videos are getting me hyped lol

[@KarentheKarrot]

saturn's milk omg yesss! Do it ! That makes me so happy 👏✨💕

[@ashantijohnson3132]

I've been binging your videos for a week. You're amazing. Thank you for doing what you do. 💖

[@RodneyAndMeVideos]

First video as a member of the notification squad! So pumped for this!

[@KarentheKarrot]

Emma Casey thank you for that ! 😍💕 u da best 👏✨

[@tomcollinsishere]

omg Karen ur so cooool!!! 😍😍 you look so fun to skate with ugh! I need to get back on my wheels 😭

[@KarentheKarrot]

Crystal-lee yes girl hop back on those wheels ! And thank u so much 😍✨

[@LoudnessInc7]

Awesome shirt! Learning how to skate with my new vegan Moxi skates! So exciting!

[@ezranexcalibur]

I feel like the expression of crushing the watermelon will be super helpful! I think I have a tendency to focus too much on what my feet are doing so having something not involving my feet to visualise will really help 💚 ((also, I love your shirt))

[@KarentheKarrot]

CatScat thank you ! Let me know how your skating goes after watching this video ! I would really appreciate it ☺️💕

[@halloweenatnumber1]

I love your skate videos! Seeing people learn to skate is really motivating for me so now i also make youtube videos about skating! So thankyou for being you and skating your heart out!

[@marilynmendez4909]

OMG I WAS HOPING YOU WOULD POST SOMETHING LIKE THIS😊😊Also who was filming they seem really fun to be around?!😂

[@KarentheKarrot]

Marilyn Mendez haha it’s my sister Melanie ! If you watch my most recent video (the roller skating vlog) she’s in it a lot 💕✨

[@bowtiepotato554]

I can’t get over that those are dr marten skates 🖤 two of my favorite things in one!!!

[@nayaraalvarado3139]

You've given me the courage/push to skate again since I was a kid and I am BEYOND excited to get a pair of skates. Currently saving up. Aaaand I wish you/I knew ppl like yall in GA cause yall are awesome!!! Y latinx!! Como yo 😁❤❤❤❤

[@CosmicStormOG]

I'm also Sagittarius. bday Nov 23rd. I love that this shows beginners and others alike trying/learning to skate, it defo helps those us who have trouble. Me for instance, I cant Turn, go backward and I can barely Plow Stop let alone trying the other stops. I got close with the Toe Drag, but I almost fell.. I gotta Practice one leg stands lol

[@norwayspecialist]

I’m excited for this series! It’s also so cute and rad that you included an interview after your skate sesh. I have the same birthday as Sarai!!! I wonder if you’ll do videos of the progress, it’s very encouraging. 😻Thank you!

[@KarentheKarrot]

Yes I have a few other classes that I filmed that I will be posting up soon 👍 my baby karrots have gotten so much better ! I’m so proud of them 😭🥺😍

[@gianaroselyn8349]

Karen sounds so sweet and kind not just to people but animals and bugs honestly

[@danielleloebner7410]

Love this! I like how u gave great tips! I’m using these soon! Just got my skates in today!

[@WonderingTree]

Thanks for the roller skate vids! Im hoping to buy my first skates soon

[@TheZophisticatedDove]

Falling! Yes, so glad I saw this BEFORE my skates arrived.

[@slushpuppy1872]

Just got my skates in the mail ! I’m soooo scared ! But I can’t wait to learn .. thank you for your videos !! Im gonna keep watching for sure ❤️

[@LeslieP62442]

im reteaching myself how to skate. my body isnt used to it anymore but i know what to do in my head. so I have to actually talk to myself when skating. "Left, right, left, right" "dont look at your feet you still have them" "bend the knees" "get low get low dont fall" i look crazy but it reminds me to breathe and reinforces the basics.

[@oliviahill2506]

This was so fun to watch, I just got skates this week and this made me feel a little less nervous. Thanks 😊

[@tractorcat6414]

Do you have any advice for having trouble bending down all the way? Like squatting and hugging your knees like you showed in the beginning. I don’t have any injuries or anything it’s just hard for me to put my butt down that low for some reason and I end up falling backwards.

[@KarentheKarrot]

tractor cat I feel like if you have this problem you could practice stretching more ? Like lay down and bring your leg as close to you as possible and keep stretching everyday .

[@tractorcat6414]

KarentheKarrot thank you!! I was wondering if stretching would help but didn’t know what stretches to do. I love your tiktoks as well, I’m on there as @funkypeach :)

[@yogababestudio]

That’s sweet that you offered a free class. A sweetheart! 🙏🏽❤️

[@charlielovesyou4144]

I’ve been roller skating only for a little bit now, but I was never really sure how to fall! Thank you! 💗🙏 (also I love astrology too >:3 )

[@KarentheKarrot]

GracieLovesYou yay I’m glad you learned something ! Also what’s your sign ? 😊

[@charlielovesyou4144]

KarentheKarrot ima Virgo ♍️ :)

[@JoeMama-ii4ti]

I love your profile 💖

[@bheemraotorvi1193]

Really great coaching karrot , today I learnt some basic useful tips

[@madjonesmjmarijuanaadvocat1805]

I love this. Thank you for your videos.

[@KarentheKarrot]

thank you so much for watching ! 💙

[@GirlyGhoulAsh]

So excited to start skating!!!! And avoiding injury lol. I’ve already broken my tail bone so that baby can’t handle no more problems!

[@MaricruzitaP01]

I already know how you skate im but still watching this video lol

[@l0nqq]

I’m loving your shirts

[@KarentheKarrot]

Discette thank you ! 💕

[@racheller8753]

She proved a great point the beginner even though she knew how you told her to fall it's so easy to fall backwards.. I'm bending my knees but walk skate mostly , which is dangerous. Love it though!!

[@KnievelXD]

Are you going to be doing any more classes in Whittier? I'de love to go 😊

[@cascab]

Will you be holding more classes once the quarantine is over?

[@ariesmelissa]

I love your videos! ❤

[@ceebee1461]

Daym i remember my older sister fell on her tailbone when we were teens and it hurt her so bad. I legit had to help her get off the toilet for a good 2 weeks.

[@JanetteMarieXo]

My first day practicing today and I was soooo nervous. Haha thank you for this video it helped me tremendously

[@dxrksideofthemoon]

Aww & I’m so close to Whittier too I would have loved to go out and learn with you 😢

[@Aeris357]

I don’t know why but my biggest problem is that I tend to fall on my toe stop(?) does it even make sense? Like my balance doesn’t allow my to keep all four wheels on the ground, I always and up slipping right on the toe stop. I fall forward, not backward

[@KarentheKarrot]

Giulia D'Amico hmm .. it might be that your toe stop is too low ? If you have adjustable ones I would put it up higher . See if that helps 💕

[@Aeris357]

KarentheKarrot i will try this today and keep you updated but I’m also starting to think that maybe the plates are too short. Like, I noticed that the front wheels on roller skates end before the actual front of the boot which is something I’m not used to since I’ve always been skating rollerblades

[@Aeris357]

KarentheKarrot apparently I have problems balancing so I tried switching to skates without hills and it’s working waaay better now! Thank you for your advice, I took off the toe stop from my impala skates and that helped a bit while I was searching for alternatives without hills ☺️

[@psg6065]

Yo the bent knees trick is so helpful! I always think of the little 2 year olds who skateboard who are like 1ft off the floor and they fall so cute like :3

[@edenhawthorne]

My situation wasn't skating but I slipped on some mud that was on the track me and my friends were walking and I busted my tailbone. Trust me, it is NOT fun. To add to that I knocked the breath out of myself and I laid there in pain. Please be careful!

[@monicapaolucci8554]

I love you. Your adorable. I’m sad I live in New Jersey!! I wanna learn from you!!!

[@TheOneYouLeastExpect]

Jersey skate squadddd

[@cloudzzz2370]

The face you made when you said remember to breath has me dying!!!! Cuz it’s so fucken true! 😂😂😂

[@BrendaMartinez-bm]

I really loved the instructions she gives however her cameraman.. either way thanks for sharing really learned a lot.

[@gabbygee5397]

I used to roller blade all the time , until I once tried to jump a sidewalk and I fell on my tail bone . Good pain for a year or so ... sometimes it hurts when I’m sitting for long

[@moomoomedow]

Karrot is way more relatable than other scaters I’ve seen. Easier video to follow too

[@morgungydja]

I have a week skating and I have progressed nothing 😭😭😭

[@KarentheKarrot]

angelhbkghellen aww it’s okay , we all learn at our own pace but the more you practice the better you’ll get 👌✨

[@nikkiw2941]

@angelhbkghellen I'm two weeks in and I hardly see any progress either. How's it going for you now months later?

[@patreecemcintosh8036]

Hi, maybe you can try Dirty School of Skate and see if she helps you any better

[@MindfullMagnolia]

What kind of protective gear do you recommend for beginners?

[@ihoneybae]

I love your videos! Keep doing what you do, you're amazing ♥

[@briannaalonzo8801]

So off topic but I’m obsessed with your hair Karen 😂♥️

[@dominoberry8858]

I love how you explain in your videos!! Could you please make a video on how to “shoot the duck”??

[@MissAmberRenee15]

If we’re from other areas and come to visit can we attend the lessons at least once ? Or would we have to attend regularly?

[@ggjude]

I'm so excited!!! I just order my moxi lollies and they are coming in August (yes ik that in like 2 months) and I can't waitttttttt. Aaaaaaaa. Ok I'm leaving now.

[@HazelSkull81]

First time I fell it was on my tailbone. I almost fainted from the shock lol it was a month ago and I'm just now getting to the point I can roll again

[@KarentheKarrot]

yes its a really bad injury ! i never want to wish that on anyone !!

[@mayra007100]

Come to the San Fernando valley please

[@evamontejano9308]

do you still have skating workshops?

[@EsspressoStresso]

I fell on my tailbone 2 (two!!!!) Times within the first week of having skates so now I'm terrified of ever trying again. I feel like I will never be able to move forward without falling back 🙃

[@samsantos9545]

Great video! It's so cool that you're teaching people in your hometown. I wanna do that when I'm more experienced. Btw can I get toe guards for skates that have bolt-on toe stops?

[@babygyrl2891]

The exaggerated oh nos during the demos are making me laugh 😂 thank you for this I’ll be applying what you explained in the vid

[@kelpparticle435]

Anyone have a suggestions for cheap roller skates bc im broke

[@KarentheKarrot]

Check out Impala roller skates ! I have a video doing a review/ first impression 👍 and find them out at ! planetrollerskate.shop 💕

[@kelpparticle435]

@@KarentheKarrot ok thank you I'll check them out rn

[@inlineskatelifeisl4870]

If you have a modells sporting good store were you live, they usually carry Chicago skates for a very good price....if your finances get better then I would highly recommend sure Grips or Riddells...Reidells highly recommend because they will last you a very long time..Reidells come with a very good boot and very good frame. Please be careful when getting Chicago's ...and do not make Chicago's your permanent skate...however if you have too...make sure to get you a new frame, bearings, and wheels and toe stopper if you decide to keep your beginner skates...keep in mind upgrading your skates with better parts are not cheap....a good frame will start you at 100 on up.

[@sheilacortez8070]

I wish i could find skaters here in wilmington :( Wilmas skaters where y'all at !

[@ammaarapatel9756]

This was actually really helpful thnx

[@eranditacvba4136]

Hi Karen! I'm so happy I found you/your social meeds lol I first started trying to learn how to skate about a month ago but on my 3rd day I fell...on my tailbone haha now that i'm finally over being scared (for the most part) i'm back on my skates! I'm trying to do bubbles but I can't seem to go straight whenever I try. Could it be my skates or do you have any other tips? Thank you so much!

[@vavacadoz]

I fell on my tailbone the first time I went skating. Aswell as it being hell for two weeks, I think it was a relief.. even if it hurts, falling is a lot better than the thought of falling (which can be very scary for a beginner). to improve, you need to fall. It’s good because as Karen said, you are gonna fall lol.. I just wish I knew how to do it correctly at the time.

[@aaishauddin1482]

Finally a roller skater who is a POC

[@troublemakertrish]

karrot do you know anybody that can help me here in park city Utah?

[@lndigenous]

Maybe it's just me, but I think my skates are rolling too fast. I barely do anything and I'm flying and then I cannot stop. I need help. I have only skated about 10-15 times but I can not get myself to stop or slow down. The only way I go slow is if I am going up a slight hill (then I have to pump harder). Any other way I end up going very quick and then I can't stop because it is too fast and I'm inexperienced in stopping, I just roll myself into grass or fall once I hit a pebble or stick.

[@Portlynhh]

Indigenous you might need to tighten your wheels! look into how to tighten them and see if that helps.

[@lndigenous]

portlyn houghton-harjo You were right, I tightened all my wheels. Thank you 🙏🏽 so much! I don’t know why I didn’t think about it myself 😩. slowing down is so much easier.

[@sammmmmeeee4301]

This is a great video I recommend it to my friends and they really learned how to skate thank you btw i am 12 😊

[@littleleo444]

Should your skates be a snug fit or slightly loose ?

[@robby3467]

I would suggest snug but not uncomfortably tight. Loose boots can cause blisters because your foot can move around, plus snug gives better control. This based on my own experience.

[@vishalpande7517]

It been how long you skating karen

[@aestheticblueberryseed7829]

I love your shirt doe.

[@szotyi9]

The how to fall part is great, I tried to find a good video about it and I really enjoyed yours 😊 Thank you for explaining how to do it. Also, I'm an Aquarius, don't know if it's important or not 😀

[@SammieMousie]

I'm very new to skating and can't count how many times squatting has saved me from a fall.

[@rlopez3127]

Karen I have a question for you, did you ever hand paint a pair of Mickey mouse ears? Jessica and Roger rabbit?? Sold them Maybe a about 4-6 years ago????

[@cleetus_]

I’ve been skating in the rink with rental skates for the longest time. I just got outdoor skates and outdoor wheels…and oh my gosh. They are SO FAST!! I feel like a beginner again! Like, i’ll breathe and they roll 5 feet 🤦‍♀️😂 A plus, at least is that they dont weight 10 pounds each, and the toe stops work?!?! What is this madness! Anywho, It’s so hard to skate with my new ones so i’m back to the basics (Suregrip boardwalk boots with 62mm Pulse Lite wheels, plus an awesome star toe stop)

[@KarentheKarrot]

That sounds like a great skate ! So happy you don’t have rentals anymore ❤️🙌🏽

[@xochitlgarcia1126]

How can i becomee a baby karrott?♡

[@savanahrock]

Oh Peach, that Scorpio clip SENT ME STRAIGHT TO HEAVEN, I GOT TERRIFIED

[@josephgolden9703]

Are them socks think or thin

[@amycastillo7685]

Getting my skates soon! train me pls 😫

[@shekibarasooli6831]

can you please teach me and were do yall live???

[@ayah7056]

She definitely struggled with those first pair of skates because they are speed skates 😂 I remember my first pair of skates were speed skates and I always wondered why it was harder to balance and it’s because speed skates don’t have much of a heel. A high heel allows you to balance easier and not feel like you’re going to fall backward as much. I really recommend heeled skates for beginners!! Unless you wanna be a risk taker 🤪

[@ghostpepperfries9169]

Ok but how do I stop 😕

[@keithmerritt3858]

This very good I would like to learn more about how to stop and bending my knees. 🤔👌👍🤗👋🌄🎈💯💖.

[@santsalargador4313]

É possível andar rápido?

[@roguebandito]

The Sagittarius vine ended me sjDKKS